Cost of living in South Africa in 2024

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Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator29 January 2024 05:34:58

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Hello everyone,

As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in South Africa, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in South Africa.

Here are some points to guide you; the idea is to provide average prices for each category:

When it comes to housing, what is the cost of renting or buying an apartment or house in South Africa?

How much do you pay for public transports such as buses, subways, trains, trams, or taxis?

Could you share the average monthly cost of your grocery shopping?

What is the cost of health insurance? How much does a medical consultation cost in South Africa?

What are the tuition fees for children?

What are the average monthly costs for electricity, gas, water, internet, and phone plans?

For leisure activities, how much does it cost monthly?

If there are other expenses you find relevant, please feel free to share them!

Thank you for your contribution.

禁漫天堂 Team

deewhy17 New member

Member since 18 November 2024

deewhy17New member18 November 2024 05:15:44

The overall cost of living in South Africa is still decent compared to other countries. If you look around, you can find some really great deals.

For example, the place I used to stay at had decent rent but internet and electricity were separate. After doing some looking around, I found a place where the rent is cheaper plus internet and electricity were included in the price.

Groceries are similar. Some places offer immediate discounts on groceries and others offer points that you can use at a later time. Both are good, so it's very much down to personal preference.

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